How to pronounce slumping
Say it like SLUHM-ping. Slumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM).
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- SLUHM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slumping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slumping
American and British speakers say slumping in essentially the same way: /ˈslʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈslʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHM-ping.
What does slumping mean?
- making a slumping voice
- the result of a slumping movement, like that of a mountain
- present participle and gerund of slump How to pronounce slump
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Words that rhyme with slumping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slumping.
Questions about saying slumping
How do you pronounce slumping?
Say SLUHM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slumping?
Slumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM). Broken into parts: SLUHM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say slumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈslʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.